2011 Grammys: Stars to Shine on Music's Big Night

That, of course, is still a steep number away from the original 28 categories back at the first Grammy Awards in 1959.

The New York Times’ ArtsBeat reports the Academy is getting a moderate facelift, noting several changes in store for next year’s 54th awards ceremony. For instance, the R&B category had eight different awards—not only best song and album, but for best male, best female, best group, and awards for best contemporary, traditional, and alternative music.

Grammy Fashion Faux Pas of the Past

Revised, the list will only include best album, song, best contemporary R&B performance, and best traditional performance.